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Age of Maytag washer / dryer set
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Post# 246850   11/6/2007 at 19:49 (6,013 days old) by varicyclevoice (Davenport, Iowa)        

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Hello,

I was in a thrift store today and I found a pair of Maytags in Harvest Gold. They are a matching set. The washer model was HA806 with serial letters YH. The dryer was a GD808 with serial letters ZU.

Does anyone know what year these were made? They are in very nice condition - $150.00 for the pair.

(Wish they were white though)...I have always wanted a set with the glass control panel with the flourescent illumination.

Sorry...I don't have a picture.





Post# 246859 , Reply# 1   11/6/2007 at 20:06 (6,013 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Hey Todd ~

The washer is a April of 1976 machine, and the dryer was spit out sometime in September of 1977.

Grab the machines! You'll love the versatility of the washer, and hopefully you'll like the Big Load dryer. Keep us posted ~

Ben


Post# 247017 , Reply# 2   11/7/2007 at 17:34 (6,012 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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If they guarantee 'em to work, $150.00 isn't too bad of a price.

kennyGF


Post# 247054 , Reply# 3   11/7/2007 at 22:11 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Maytags Found-$150

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Should I grab these???

Post# 247055 , Reply# 4   11/7/2007 at 22:13 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Close up

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Xtra Capacity

Post# 247056 , Reply# 5   11/7/2007 at 22:13 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Interor

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Turquoise......YAY!

Post# 247057 , Reply# 6   11/7/2007 at 22:14 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
The Dial

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Somewhat dusty....

Post# 247058 , Reply# 7   11/7/2007 at 22:16 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
We like buttons

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Four speed options

Worth the $$$????


Post# 247070 , Reply# 8   11/7/2007 at 22:58 (6,012 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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I love my 806 washer - so versatile and with a 50 hz pulley and belt set - actually performs like a washer should with a big load!

Gary, is that dryer electronic control? That washer was fairly TOL, even more versatile than the 806! If the dryer is as nice as the washer and electronic control, then it might be worth the price, but if the dryer is an auto-dry (temp controlled automatic cycle) then maybe a little less? They are, after all, 20+ years old ;-)


Post# 247071 , Reply# 9   11/7/2007 at 23:04 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Greg

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Will view the washer tomorrow. Is that washer an orbital transmission, or helical transmission?
I love the turquoise agitator.

I will try to take pics of the dryer to post after tomorrow.

How can I tell about the difference in the dryer....electronic control vs. temp control?


Post# 247072 , Reply# 10   11/7/2007 at 23:14 (6,012 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
These are from about 1984 - 1986

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These are from about 1984 - 1986. The washer must be the TOL A712. I have the US brochure somewhere. And they defintely have the slower stroke helical drive transmission: you can tell from the agitator.

Personally, i think they are defintely worth $150.00 as I have paid more than that for just the A512 washer.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 247073 , Reply# 11   11/7/2007 at 23:16 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Leon

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Thanks for the input...Would love to see a scan of the brochure.
They are mine if I want them


Post# 247074 , Reply# 12   11/7/2007 at 23:18 (6,012 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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It should say on the dryer panel if it's electronic control - and there will be two sensor strips on the exhaust intake frame inside the front of the drum.

The washer is a pre-orbital, the last of the slower 63 OPM transmissions.


Post# 247075 , Reply# 13   11/7/2007 at 23:19 (6,012 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
will scan brochure for you Gary

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Hey Gary,

I'll scan the brochure and email it to you when i get a chance, maybe even tonight (our time)

Apart from being a bit dusty, the washer looks in pretty good shape.

Leon


Post# 247076 , Reply# 14   11/7/2007 at 23:24 (6,012 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        
GadgetGary

You might as well go for them. I belive that washer is an A712, which is the model Consumer Reports tested in 1985. As I remember this was the last year where Maytag was rated Number 1.

I don't know where it placed for 1986, or 1987, but I do know this model was tested again in 1988, but was ranked 4th after the Whirlpool DD brands of Kenmore Whirlpool, and Kitchenaid. The rest is history.

Good Luck,
James


Post# 247077 , Reply# 15   11/7/2007 at 23:52 (6,012 days old) by brettsomers ()        

get them, for sure. i think the gentle/fast option is a real plus. great for smaller loads when you dont want the clothes shredded, but still want maximum extraction. or fragile things like thermal blankets.

the tub, gyratator(!)and control panel look NICE!


Post# 247094 , Reply# 16   11/8/2007 at 01:53 (6,012 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Maytag brochure for these machines

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Hey Gary,
Thought i'd post the brochure here for you and anybody else who wants to see. Let me know if you also want it emailed.

Cheers
Leon


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Post# 247118 , Reply# 28   11/8/2007 at 06:06 (6,012 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
My two cents

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Gary, I have that A712 control panel grafted onto my Maytag LAT9350(last of the "Dependable Care" models). I did it because I liked the controls better than what I had and I like the cycles on the dial better. I'd grab that set.

Post# 247119 , Reply# 29   11/8/2007 at 06:09 (6,012 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Leon

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Thank you very much for those scans.

Great job!


Post# 247124 , Reply# 30   11/8/2007 at 06:53 (6,012 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Gary, grab these. What the hell are you waiting for? These are the pair I have in my kitchen! They are the last of the good Maytags... the 12 series, and that is the TOL washer. Grab 'em!!!
Bobby in Boston


Post# 247138 , Reply# 31   11/8/2007 at 09:23 (6,011 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
They are the last of the good Maytags... the 12 series, and

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Bobby,

The ones with the shorter OPM's?



Post# 247155 , Reply# 32   11/8/2007 at 12:17 (6,011 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Washer Model#A 712

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Just went to view them.

They seem to be in good shape.

Guess you just can't kill a 'real' Maytag


Post# 247157 , Reply# 33   11/8/2007 at 12:18 (6,011 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Washer interior

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Look Ma....a real Powerfin

Post# 247158 , Reply# 34   11/8/2007 at 12:20 (6,011 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Dryer Model# DE 712

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Complete with it's own 'lint'

Post# 247160 , Reply# 35   11/8/2007 at 12:24 (6,011 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Complete w/the instruction manuals

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Looks like Toggles and I have a Maytag mission this weekend.

If only this collecion was as easy as my Coffeemaker collection......


Post# 247179 , Reply# 36   11/8/2007 at 14:36 (6,011 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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...and nothing beats a man with a mission.

*SIGH*

I like the older style top of the tub ont hat one that is without the plastic crapola.


Post# 247290 , Reply# 37   11/9/2007 at 08:02 (6,011 days old) by seeitrun2006 (Commerce, GA)        
512 set

We bought the 512A washer and matching gas dryer brand new in March of 1986 and lasted until late 2005. The dryer died first and the washer started to die in December 2005. This was the best heavy duty set I have ever used. Sadly I didn't know of AWO at the time and had the old Maytag's hauled away when we took delivery of the GE set we replaced them with.





Post# 247390 , Reply# 38   11/9/2007 at 18:37 (6,010 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
since we are dating Maytags...

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When was the LA308 washer produced. The one I got is the old center-dial style with a 1-speed motor. Just curious but I'm guessing mid seventies?

Thanks!


Post# 247391 , Reply# 39   11/9/2007 at 18:53 (6,010 days old) by appnut (TX)        
since we are dating Maytags...

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Jon, I hope Tony doesn't find out you're dating a 'Tag.

Post# 247397 , Reply# 40   11/9/2007 at 19:16 (6,010 days old) by varicyclevoice (Davenport, Iowa)        
Thank you

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Thanks for the date of manufacture information on those Maytags that I found at the thrift store. You guys are the best!

Post# 247403 , Reply# 41   11/9/2007 at 20:06 (6,010 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
appnut...

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that would be terrible considering his mother set me up with it! :-) She gave me her old Maytag on my birthday. What better gift for a man???

Post# 247421 , Reply# 42   11/9/2007 at 23:04 (6,010 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Maytag!

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Gary,
This is definatly a keeper
Best Wishes
Peter


Post# 247759 , Reply# 43   11/11/2007 at 15:00 (6,008 days old) by washerfanatic ()        

This was not a great as the center dial classics, but certainly more durable than when Maytag started blanketing the line with Norge, Tragic chef and Admarial styled machines in the 90's.

Post# 248046 , Reply# 44   11/12/2007 at 20:57 (6,007 days old) by brettsomers ()        
GadgetSwtich

did yall get the Maytags?......

Post# 248066 , Reply# 45   11/12/2007 at 22:01 (6,007 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Brett Somers

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Please see Thread #14561 in the Deluxe Forum

Here is a pic of the washer being thoroughly cleaned. Took off the lid to clean it properly.


They are wonderful machines


Post# 779107 , Reply# 46   8/24/2014 at 16:37 (3,530 days old) by Patti (California)        
Maytag A810

I hope someone is still monitoring this site. I have an opportunity to buy a Maytag A810 washer and dryer. What would be a fair price?

Thanks!


Post# 779165 , Reply# 47   8/24/2014 at 19:59 (3,530 days old) by DigAPony ()        
opportunity to buy a Maytag A810 washer and dryer

Depends on the condition.

A W/D set of that vintage will probably need some rehab, therefore you'd want to get them as cheaply possible, around $40-75 each, less if the seller is motivated.

On the other hand, a low mileage TOL set in excellent shape i.e. no rust, dents, chips in the porcelain, scratches, leaks or other damage/excessive wear could be worth up to $200 to the right person. In any case I'd start with a low offer, people are usually happy to just to get rid of them without getting scrapped and making few bucks in the process.


Post# 779997 , Reply# 48   8/28/2014 at 21:06 (3,526 days old) by Patti (California)        
opportunity to buy a Maytag A810 washer and dryer

The seller says they belonged to a single gentleman and that he took very good care of them. They do look great but I have no way of knowing what maintenance has been done. I have an old A410 that is still working fine but I have maintained it, had a couple of repairs lately in addition to new hoses and belts.

The seller wants $350 for the pair which I feel is way too high.


Post# 780013 , Reply# 49   8/28/2014 at 22:11 (3,526 days old) by DigAPony ()        
$350 for the pair

$350 is not going to happen, there just isn't a big demand for 30+ year old top loaders, no matter how well built they were. $200 is about top dollar for that set, and the seller would be lucky to get that in my opinion.

I'd offer $150, assuming they are in very good condition. However, before forking over any cash I'd pop off the washers front panel for a look under the hood, checking for rust, evidence of water/oil leaks, etc. Also, check for oil leaks under the base.


Post# 780026 , Reply# 50   8/28/2014 at 23:10 (3,526 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Patti....

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I just posted these - would these interest you at all, they're TOL A712 washer and D612 Dryer - for only $100 in your area, maybe? Only disadvantage MIGHT be the gas dryer, versus electric, if that's what you need.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on San Diego Craigslist


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Post# 780413 , Reply# 51   8/31/2014 at 15:13 (3,523 days old) by Patti (California)        
Patti....

Thank you for thinking of me but San Diego is a very long way from here (SF Bay Area).

Patti



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